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Old 12-30-2010, 07:12 PM
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Default Re: Fake Pad Stampings?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BJK 67</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Usually when the pad is painted, it is done to cover the lack of original broach marks.</div></div>

Not always true. Many early restorations had their pads incorrectly painted due to lack of accurate restorations at the time or cosmetic preference. That's why you have to look at the stamping itself as well as the broach marks underneath the paint.
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